Chapter 529 - A Parker

Chairman John looked at everyone then to Mark Sloane. Mark Sloane was there when he talked with President Martin which he thought was good because he is also a member of the family. He gestured him to tell the rest of what is happening.

"Jack Ogden wants Jacob to leave Miss J, in return, he will spare the family." Mark Sloane said without hesitation.

Everyone fell into silence.

But J and Jacob were already on their way to the dining room and heard what Mark Sloane said. J heard it. And she felt guilty.

Everyone sensed their presence and looked at them. To her particularly. It was awkward.

"Sweetheart..." It was Madam Victoria who breaks the silence and awkwardness. She stood up and walk towards her. She reached out for her hand and pulled her into an embrace.

"I'm sorry." That's what she thought she should say for dragging their family into this mess.

"What?! What are you sorry for? You are a family, of course, we will not leave you. Jacob will not leave you. Right?" Madam Kelly said then he glanced at Jacob behind her. She already speaks out on behalf of the family.

Everyone already knew about Novus Rex and their threats. They knew about Alex Ogden claiming that he is the supposed husband of J and Jack Ogden's plan of taking over the Robin Hood Society once J and Alex got married. But they were not at all affected by it since they were certain about the legality of J and Jacob's marriage. However, they didn't expect that Jack Ogden will be too brazen to threaten their family.

Jacob just nodded his head and wrapped his arms around J.

"Oh my God! That Jack Ogden is mental. Is he taking us a fool? You are obviously a Parker, leaving you means hurting a Parker. He is not really giving us an option! What a jerk!" Lily roared.

"Lily, watch your mouth!" Thou she agreed to what Lily said, Madam Kelly still takes notes of her words because of the presence of Paul and Paula. But if they weren't there, she would be glad to join Lily in cursing Jack Ogden.

"Ops... Sorry for the words but I am not sorry for cursing him!" She said glancing at the twins then back to Madam Kelly.

"Don't worry Jenny. We won't leave you. You are a Parker and a Parker never leaves a family. Jack Ogden can take all of his lackeys from Novus Rex but they cannot harm our family. We have the biggest and most ferocious private army in the country. I don't think he realized that. And besides, you have your brothers and sisters in The Robin Hood Society backing you up." Leticia leaned back and stated calmly. Mark Sloane's arm is rested around Leticia's shoulder.

J felt warm inside. She never expected that the whole family will be there when she woke up and she never expected their support. They are right, the whole day, she worried about her and Jacob being separated. She only thinks about them and forgets that Jacob has the Twelve Army while she got The Robin Hood Society. Who would dare harm them? Who would dare separate them?

She felt her confidence heighten and spirits uplifted.

"Thank you." She said teary-eyed. She is literally out for words.

"The food is getting cold. Let's eat." Chairman John finally says some words and everyone obliged.

While eating, they chatted and talked about topics not related to business or politics as it was too stressful and depressing. What they needed is something that has never been part of their daily lives. And since every one of them is not into entertainment business except for Lily, they talked about her career and her relationship with Lance.

"Sweetheart, when are you going to go public with your relationship with Lance? I think you are being unfair to him." Madam Kelly started questioning her.

"In time mom. And I don't think I am being unfair. He is the one who suggested it." Lily rolled her eyes.

"Yes. But he did it just to protect your career and not his reputation."

Lily fell silent which J noticed. Is she taking Lance for granted? Lily thought internally.